Preserving History One Find at a Time

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Preserving History One Find at a Time

JEFFERSON – June 22 – 24, treasure hunters will have the opportunity to search for left behind and forgotten treasures in historically rich Jefferson! The Texas Association of Metal Detecting Clubs (TAMDC) will hunt for three days in Jefferson this June. This June, treasure hunters will gather at Cpress Bayou RV Park for the opportunity to scour the park for relics. Visit Jefferson this June and scavenge for relics at the site of one of the first sawmills in Texas, and the site of one of the first steel foundry’s in the state. Search across the river from where soldiers would muster in and out during the Civil War. Preserve East Texas history one find at a time!

Tom Moss will be the guest speaker at this year’s event in Jefferson. Moss will give a historical overview of Jefferson.

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 22
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Hunt In the Wild
7 p.m. – After the Hunt In the Wild join the crew for a Meet-N-Greet and Cowboy Dinner – *Free hotdog and beans, as well as a music jamboree
Afterward, go on a night hunt!

Cypress Bayou RV Park is located at 1602 State Highway, 49 East in Jefferson.

The purpose of the TAMDC is to unite, promote, and encourage metal detecting clubs in the state of Texas, through education and instruction in the recovery and preservation of historical facts, relics, and artifacts. It is the intent and charter of this association to develop and maintain a postive image for metal detectorists and their activities at local, state, and national levels through performance of selected community service projects, charitable events, and through adherence to the TAMDC code of ethics.

Metal Detector’s Code of Ethics

1. Respect the rights and property of others
2. Do not detect without the land owner’s permission
3. Observe all laws, whether National, State, or Local
4. Aid Law Enforcement Officials whenever possible
5. Never destroy historical or archeological structures
6. Never destroy, damage or deface public or private property, or what is left of ghost towns
or deserted structures
7. Leave land and vegetation as it was
8. Remove and properly dispose of all trash and litter when you leave
9. Leave gates and enclosures as found
10. Do not tamper with land owner signs, sturctural facilities, or equipment
11. Take precautions when digging towards a target where underground conditions are
unknown.
12. All metal detectorists may be judged by the example you set. Always
conduct yourself in a manner that is courteous with consideration for others.
13. ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES!